{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T22:44:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 99,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-f70-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-10_27_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-16T05:43:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 75,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 80.9,
                "overall": 81.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 8, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.4 × 78.2 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels, FHD+",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 8.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP, OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging, USB Type-C"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, 5G",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro": 97,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f70-pro": 80.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on performance and camera. Xiaomi Poco X8 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro is listed at PKR 99,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}